Devices and systems for isolating biomolecules and associated methods thereof
First Claim
1. A device for isolating nucleic acids, comprising:
- a quartz-based solid phase extraction matrix; and
an electroosmotic pump (EOP) operationally coupled to the quartz-based solid phase extraction matrix to elute the nucleic acids,wherein the EOP comprises a plurality of electroosmotic membranes comprising one or more positive electroosmotic membranes and one or more negative electroosmotic membranes disposed alternatively and a plurality of electrodes comprising one or more cathodes and one or more anodes, wherein at least one cathode is disposed on one side of one of the electroosmotic membranes and at least one anode is disposed on another side of that electroosmotic membrane and at least one cathode or anode is disposed between a positive electroosmotic membrane and a negative electroosmotic membrane, andwherein the EOP generates a pressure of greater than or equal to 1 PSI by application of a voltage of less than or equal to 3 volts.
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Abstract
A device, a system, and a method for isolating biomolecules from biological materials are provided. The device comprises a quartz-based solid phase extraction matrix comprising one or more reagents impregnated therein; and an electroosmotic pump (EOP) operationally coupled to the quartz-based solid phase extraction matrix to elute the nucleic acids, wherein the EOP comprises a plurality of electroosmotic membranes comprising one or more positive electroosmotic membranes and one or more negative electroosmotic membranes disposed alternatively and a plurality of electrodes comprising one or more cathodes and one or more anodes, wherein at least one cathode is disposed on one side of one of the membranes and at least one anode is disposed on another side of that membrane and at least one cathode or anode is disposed between a positive electroosmotic membrane and a negative electroosmotic membrane.
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13 Claims
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1. A device for isolating nucleic acids, comprising:
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a quartz-based solid phase extraction matrix; and an electroosmotic pump (EOP) operationally coupled to the quartz-based solid phase extraction matrix to elute the nucleic acids, wherein the EOP comprises a plurality of electroosmotic membranes comprising one or more positive electroosmotic membranes and one or more negative electroosmotic membranes disposed alternatively and a plurality of electrodes comprising one or more cathodes and one or more anodes, wherein at least one cathode is disposed on one side of one of the electroosmotic membranes and at least one anode is disposed on another side of that electroosmotic membrane and at least one cathode or anode is disposed between a positive electroosmotic membrane and a negative electroosmotic membrane, and wherein the EOP generates a pressure of greater than or equal to 1 PSI by application of a voltage of less than or equal to 3 volts. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system, comprising:
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a device for isolating nucleic acids, comprising; a quartz based extraction matrix; and an electroosmotic pump (EOP) operationally coupled to the quartz based extraction matrix, wherein the EOP comprises a plurality of electroosmotic membranes comprising one or more positive electroosmotic membranes and one or more negative electroosmotic membranes disposed alternatively and a plurality of electrodes comprising one or more cathodes and one or more anodes, wherein at least one cathode is disposed on one side of one of the electroosmotic membranes and at least one anode is disposed on another side of that electroosmotic membrane and at least one cathode or anode is disposed between a positive electroosmotic membrane and a negative electroosmotic membrane, wherein the EOP generates a pressure of greater than or equal to 1 PSI by an application of a voltage of less than or equal to 3 volts; one or more reservoirs comprising a buffer, a solvent, a reagent or combinations thereof, a fluidic circuit for flowing liquid through the device, and a controller.
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